pumiceous

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or resembling pumice, a volcanic glass.

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Variants

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pumice , pumiceous , pumices

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'pumex' meaning pumice.

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Trivia

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1. Pumiceous rocks are often used as an abrasive in various industries.

2. The lightweight nature of pumiceous rocks makes them ideal for use in insulation materials.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pumice: A type of volcanic glass that forms from rapidly cooling volcanic ash and gas.

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Culture

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Pumiceous is often used in geology and volcanology to describe rocks or substances that resemble pumice in texture or composition.

How to Memorize "pumiceous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a volcanic eruption and the ash turning into pumiceous rocks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pumiceous' with volcanic rocks and ash.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pumice is Pumiceous' to remember the meaning of the word.

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